The Process of Investigating Crime-7 steps

Question 1

• locate the focal point of the scene

- Establish a perimeter large enough to contain relevant evidence

Answer 1

1: identify scene dimensions

Question 2

• Tape around the perimeter

- Depending on the number of people, consider security guards

Answer 2

2: Establish security

Question 3

• determine the type of crime that occurred
• identify any threats to evidence, such as weather
• consider if additional resources are necessary
• communicate with your team about how to proceed

Answer 3

3: Create a plan and communicate

Question 4

• identify potential evidence

- capture photographs and take good notes

Answer 4

4: conduct primary survey

Question 5

• using the plan from step three, begin processing the scene

- collect all evidence and keep detailed documentation

Answer 5

5: Document and process scene

Question 6

-conduct another walkthrough to ensure everything has been processed and recorded

Answer 6

6: conduct secondary survey

Question 7

• use an inventory log to account for all evidence
• create thorough descriptions that match photographs taken at the scene
• follow a clear chain of custody throughout the investigation

Answer 7

7: record and preserve evidence